This is my first time using a Lamy ink. I must say I enjoy it a lot. The ink is defintely drier than most inks I use. It is on par with the Pelikan 4001 series in terms of dryness. This is just right for a lefty like me. Though it is a drier ink and I've initially filled it in a Pilot F nib pen, the writing experience didn't suffer because of it. The ink is a lovely shade of blue black. It's a dusty blue tone to it. It's just right for the corporate environment. Dry time is execellent even on Kokuyo paper. The ink shades beautifully from deep dark blue to a dusty blue.